Ag/Environmen

For many of us, our reflex reaction when we see anything even slightly resembling a bee is to swat it away from us, maybe run? Well, the truth is that bees should be celebrated h— and they …

‘If you didn’t plant 20 years ago, start today’

City officials plan to reforest an area inside a deer enclosure near a pond at the Cortland Waterworks, where dying trees were removed last year, and have sought suggestions from a city commission to …

Ten student groups compete in yearly Envirothon at 4-H camp

This wasn’t your typical science quiz. The ten teams had to test water quality; they identified animal species by pelt and skull; they identified trees; and they faced down a team of judges …

It’s drinking water week, here's what it takes to get it to you

This week is Drinking Water Week. The American Water Works Association and communities across the nation are celebrating the value of water and the critical role it plays in our daily lives. Like the …

NYSEG hops on environmentalist bandwagon

If you drive alongside power lines in Cortland County this summer, you’re likely to see tall tufts of grass speckled with wildflowers gathered around the wooden utility poles they string …

It's spring: Beware of slow-moving farm vehicles

For rural road safety tips, go to https://tinyurl.com/29uuuj4k. Cortland County has always been influenced by our long-standing agricultural roots. As spring field work and planting begins we will …

Homer joins No Mow May The village of Homer, like the city of Cortland, will take part in No Mow May, the village announced Wednesday following the adop- tion of a resolution Tuesday. People …

‘Fill the bag’

DRYDEN – The green grass of Montgomery Park shone in the sun Saturday, but the students and volunteers who gathered there weren’t taking turns on the playground. Rather they were after …

Area communities make strides for greener future

They’ve installed LED street lights and gone through energy code enforcement training. They’ve created public information campaigns and worked toward Climate-Smart Community …

‘Love Where You Play’

The Lime Hollow Nature Center will host the inaugural Love WhereYou Play Stewardship Day and Celebrationon Earth Day, Saturday.“People love to play at Lime Hollow.They hike, they picnic, they …

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